Porsche 356 Pictures and Specifications

The Porsche 356 was the blueprint for sports-car success. These lightweight, rear-engine coupes and cabriolets didn't change much in appearance, but underwent almost continuous technological improvement.

The pages of pictures and specifications that follow outline this car's evolution from the early 1950s through the mid 1960s.

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1960-1963 Porsche 356B Pictures and Specifications

High-set bumpers and enlarged windows marked the production Porsche 356B introduced for 1960. Despite steadily rising sales demand, Porsches were still built patiently and largely by hand, including the 356B, which was sold until 1963.

This 1963 Porsche 356B was one of the last 356Bs built.

The Porsche 356B offered three engines, including this 90-horsepower Super 90.

Porsche cockpits were considerably more lavish by 1963.

A power sunroof became optional on the 1962 Porsche 356B.

1960-1963 Porsche 356B Specifications

Prices New:

$4,100-$4,300

Dimensions:

Length (inches)

Wheelbase (inches)

Weight (pounds)

152.0-156.0

82.7

1,800-2,000

Engines:

Size (cc)

Type

Horsepower

Years

1582

ohv flat 4

70-102

1960-1963

1582

dohc flat 4

90

1962

1588

dohc flat 4

115

1962

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1964-1965 Porsche 356C Pictures and Specifications

The Porsche 356C was the last version of the 356 line. It's two-year production run ended in 1965. There were few visual differences for this third generation 356, but plenty of under-the-skin improvements.

Flat-faced hubcaps were one way to identify a 356C from earlier 356s.

A 356C equipped with the 95-horsepower Super engine earned an SC badge.

The twincam Carrera four was a racing engine adapted for street use.

1964-1965 Porsche 356C Specifications

Prices New:

$4,100-$4,300

Dimensions:

Length (inches)

Wheelbase (inches)

Weight (pounds)

152.0-156.0

82.7

2,000

Engines:

Size (cc)

Type

Horsepower

Years

1582

ohv flat 4

88-170

1964-1965

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